Pope Says Church to Come Out of Abuse Scandal

Embattled Pope Benedict XVI, whose church is ridden with mounting allegations of sex abuse by pedophile clergy, has described Catholic priests as “angels” with responsibility.

"Like all those baptized, our mission is to be angels and Jesus Christ's messengers", but "priests, ministers of Christ, have a special responsibility", Benedict told hundreds of Catholics gathered at Castel Gandolfo near Rome for the Easter Monday prayer.

The Pontiff, who seemed untouched by the recent events clouding the most important event on the Catholic calendar, suggested that the Vatican's reputation would prevail due to divine protection.'

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